SmashRN2

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1. San Diego Area Nurses

   SmashRN2 replied to alc0550's topic in California

   I was just offered a job at UCSD in the cancer center. I too, have my OCN, a BSN and six years of experience. Today they quoted me at just over $45/hr but after looking more closely at their nursing contract, I think it should be closer to $48/hr. I ...

2. UCSD/Should I take it!?

   SmashRN2 posted a topic in California

   So this week I was offered a job at the Moores Cancer Center @ UCSD. I am so excited for this opportunity, but being the Nervous Nelly that I am I am thinking of all the reasons not to take the job. Currently I work in Northern California for a rinka...

3. STOPPED @ 75 questions

   SmashRN2 replied to NURSING961's topic in NCLEX

   WTH...why is is that California doesn't have quick results...after all we are the most populated state in this country, I don't get it.

4. Falling apart after only 5 days as a new rn

   SmashRN2 replied to erin01's topic in New Nurse

   I am sorry about your mother in law, but these things happen. Right now the more important thing is her health and your son's well-being, not the job. And as far as that goes, I'm right there with you. I start my first nursing job last week and I mad...

5. Scared to death

   SmashRN2 replied to SmashRN2's topic in New Nurse

   thanks for the replies. Yeah I talked to her last night, she is really supportive and totally cool and switched me to days next week so I can have the same preceptor for 2 days, and then a new preceptor for another 2 days. It really sucks, they just ...

6. Scared to death

   SmashRN2 posted a topic in New Nurse

   I know that this post is probably going to be redundant but I just need to vent. I started my first nursing job on Tuesday, and I've already come home and cried my eyes out. I am so overwhelmed I don't even know where to begin. The job is on a surgic...

7. Nurse Recruitment Agencies?

   SmashRN2 replied to SmashRN2's topic in General Nursing

   Ugh, I RN A, that makes my stomach churn!! I quit my job in August and my savings are drying up very quickly. I was dumb and didn't do an internship or anything special when I was in school, so now I feel like I've cheated myself. I think I'm eventua...

8. Nurse Recruitment Agencies?

   SmashRN2 replied to SmashRN2's topic in General Nursing

   thanks for the advice, I am in California and plan on applying to anything and everything I can get my hands on. What a perfect time for an economic downfall! Oh well.

9. Nurse Recruitment Agencies?

   SmashRN2 posted a topic in General Nursing

   So, I'm graduating in 2 months from a BSN program (yay!) but now I need to find a job (boo!). I took someone's advice and decided to give monster.com a try, and I've gotten a lot of responses, but they are all from nurse recruitment agencies, and I'm...

10. Is Anyone Applying For Or Has Applied For Csu Chico State Nursing Program???

    SmashRN2 replied to JYCVTY's topic in California

    YAY! Congrats everyone. How weird it is for me to think that just about 3 years ago I was in your boat and now I'm graduating (well God willing I get through the next semester...) Hooray! Oh and BTW Chico is a 6 semester program, but they are changin...

11. Is Anyone Applying For Or Has Applied For Csu Chico State Nursing Program???

    SmashRN2 replied to JYCVTY's topic in California

    Hi! I am currently in 5th semester of Chico's program and will be graduating in May. To answer some of your questions, I would have to say this...don't hold your expectations too high. It's nursing school, and I have a feeling that no matter where yo...

12. Does anyone ever feel like..

    SmashRN2 replied to qt2168's topic in New Nurse

    Thanks so much for this thread. I have a year left until I graduate, and everyday I sit here and stress out about how in 11 months I'll be a real-live nurse (God willing). How will I ever be able to do it all by myself!?! It scares me to death...and ...

13. Is Anyone Applying For Or Has Applied For Csu Chico State Nursing Program???

    SmashRN2 replied to JYCVTY's topic in California

    I am currently enrolled in Chico State's Nursing program. If you need any pointers, let me know!! (I got into the program with 78.75 points, so it can be done!!)

14. 2009 Grads

    SmashRN2 replied to goodstudentnowRN's topic in General Students

    I graduate in May of 09, but I think I want to stay in school forever. I am so scared to be a real nurse!! I hope the next year and three months goes smoothly and hopefully by the end I'll feel more ready!

15. kind of a whiny thread

    SmashRN2 replied to sneakymom2011's topic in General Students

    Nursing school has a weird way of depleting your self-esteem, making you paranoid, and stressing you out in a way you've never felt before. Don't sweat the small stuff. You are LEARNING, and you're only 6 weeks into your program. Talk to people in yo...